Office: SSII, rm 206 Office Hrs: Wed. 11 ­ 12:30 e-mail: yostmr@ucsc.edu Phone: 459-4876

*Megan's office phone does not have an answering machine, so to reach her by phone, call during office hours. e-mail is preferable.

Section Objectives & Section Format:

The purpose of this section is to introduce students to various alternative sexual behaviors. Alternative behaviors include, but are not limited to, sadomasochism, fetishism, transvestitism, bondage, discipline, swinging, dominance, submission. Students will discuss the meanings that these behaviors have in the lives of practitioners. Students will also discuss the social psychological implications of these behaviors.
Regular section meetings will include mini-lectures, videos, and group discussions. The material covered in section will not be covered in-depth in class lectures.

Section Attendance and Participation

Attendance at section is mandatory. There are six section meetings, and you may miss one section with a verifiable/documented reason (health, accident, death in the family). Attendance and participation at section will contribute to your overall grade in Human Sexuality. You can receive up to 100 points for section attendance (20 points for each section you attend).
Some of the material presented in section will be sexually explicit. Therefore, you must be 18 years of age or older to attend. In addition, some material may describe sexual behaviors that you personally find objectionable. I am committed to fostering an atmosphere in which we can engage in vigorous discussion while remaining professional, courteous, and respectful of all opinions. I trust that you share that commitment. If at any point during the quarter you feel that this atmosphere of civility and respect is being threatened, please let me know immediately.

Assignments:

Written assignments due in section constitute another possible 100 points towards your grade in Human Sexuality. You will be required to write four, 2 page thought papers, each worth up to 25 points. We have five section meetings on specific topics, but you are only required to write four thought papers. This means that you can choose one week to not write a paper. Each thought paper is due on the day that we will discuss that topic in section (see schedule on page 3). For example, if you wanted to write about gender and roles, your paper would be due on February 11th; if you wanted to write about feminism, your paper would be due February 18th. It is your responsibility to keep track of the number of thought papers you have completed. Late papers will be deducted 3 points per day. All readings for the thought papers and our discussions can be found on Eres (password: Froggie).

Evaluation Criteria for Section:
1. Attendance and Participation 100 pts
2. Four Thought Papers 25 pts each

Thought Papers

Each thought paper should include the following:

1) A brief summary of one of the assigned articles (what were the main points made by the author?)
2) Your personal opinions and reactions to the article (are the author's points valid? do you agree or disagree with the author? why or why not? You could possibly include a critique of what the author said, or you could possibly extend the ideas to another domain)
3) Any questions you developed when reading the article (what did the author leave out that you wanted to read about? what wasn't explained fully?)

You are free to choose which article to focus on, or, if you prefer, you may write about the week's readings as a whole. It is expected that these papers will provide a basis for class discussion.

Each thought paper will be graded out of 25 possible points. When I am reading your thought papers, I will consider the following:

Understanding of course material: Does the paper indicate an accurate understanding of the theory or research being discussed? Is anything in the paper incorrect or inaccurate?

Breadth or Depth: Does the paper discuss a concept superficially or in greater depth? Is one concept discussed or are several integrated? [Thought papers are too short to allow you to be both broad and deep in your discussion, but aiming for one or the other is a possibility.]

Insightfulness: Are the ideas presented in the paper creative, original, insightful?

Quality of argument: If an argument is being made, is it a logical one? Is supportive evidence provided (or is there an acknowledgment that the argument is speculative)?

Writing: Is the quality of writing such that it interferes with the reader's understanding of ideas? Is the paper typed? Was it spell-checked? Was it proofread?

Section Calendar

Section 1 Jan 28 Introduction and Definitions of Terms

Section 2 Feb 4 Why would anyone do that?!? or, The Personal Meanings of Alternative Sexual Behaviors

Due Today: ·Juicy Lucy (1987). If I ask you to tie me up, will you still want to love me? In Coming to Power: Writings and Graphics on Lesbian S/M, 29-40.
·Read 3 and only 3 of the following personal accounts (all from Brame, Brame & Jacobs. (1996). Different loving: The world of sexual dominance and submission).
D&S (top) 170 Depersonalization 161
D&S (bottom) 173 Pain 198
D&S 24/7 179 Bondage 222
Power 94 Spanking 243
Head Trips 112 Whipping 272
Age Play 135 Fetish 382
Infantalism 144 Golden Showers 504

Section 3 Feb 11 Identity, Roles, and Gender

Due Today: ·Herron, Herron & Schultz (1983). Sexual dominance/submission, gender and sex-role identification. Perceptual and Motor Skills, 56, 931-937.
·JJ Madeson (2000). To have or be had: That is the question. In Bound to be free: The SM experience, 91-114.

Section 4 Feb 18 The Personal is Political, or, Feminism and Sadomasochism

Due Today: ·Pat Califia (1980). Feminism and sadomasochism. In Public Sex, 168-180.
·Bat-Ami Bar On (1982). Feminism and sadomasochism: Self-critical notes. In Against sadomasochism: A radical feminist analysis, 72-82.

Section 5 Feb 25 I'm all tied up right now! or, Bondage

Due Today: ·Ernulf & Innala (1995). Sexual bondage: A review and unobtrusive investigation. Archives of Sexual Behavior, 6, 637-652.
·Patrick Califia (2000). "Why is it so much fun to do this?" Some psychological aspects of bondage. In Speaking Sex to Power: The Politics of Queer Sex, 385-392.

Section 6 Mar 3 The More the Merrier, or, Poly and Swinging

Due Today: ·McCullough & Hall (2003). Polyamory - What it is and what it isn't. Electronic Journal of Human Sexuality,6, np.
·Jencks (1998). Swinging: A review of the literature. Archives of Sexual Behavior, 27, 507-522.

First Section Information Sheet

1. Name: ____________________________________ 2. Major: _________________ 3. Year: _____

1. Why did you decide to enroll in this section (what motivated you to choose this topic)? What do you hope to get out of it

2. What is most important in determining whether you will be happy with section? What suggestions or concerns do you have?

3. What topics are you most interested in (either ones that are listed on the syllabus, or others)?